New aviary

[montydog]

Hello, I am new to the forum and hoping for a bit of advice. I have almost got my small aviary finished and just looking to buy the welded mesh. I have read about the galvanised mesh being toxic and needs cleaning with vinegar, but what if I was to buy the green pvc coated galvanized mesh? As anyone else used this?

[Deleted]

I would think the birds would chew the plastic off.

[Learner]

May 2, 2013 23:09:37 GMT starlingqueen said:

I would think the birds would chew the plastic off.

I'm pretty sure you're right about that. Mine would love it!

[montydog]

Thanx, yeah I think your most likely right, I'm searching internet for stainless steel mesh now, but the mild steel thats galvanized seems to be the one thats most available

[Learner]

I think you will find stainless steel will cost a bomb but I might be wrong. I guess it depends how much you need.

I don't know if you think this might be suitable: Supapets - Wire Meshand hope I'm allowed to post a commercial link.

I'm considering placing an order as I need a good few metres for a new flight too.

[BudgiesBuddy]

Vinegar does the trick as some members have already tried it.

Bird safe mesh is also available, depending upon the location.

[Gaile]

I just brushed my aviary mesh with vinegar when I had finished building it!!!

[Learner]

May 4, 2013 11:59:23 GMT Gaile said:

I just brushed my aviary mesh with vinegar when I had finished building it!!!

I've emailed the supplier whose link I posted to ask their advice as I intend / hope to buy my mesh from them soon.

If painting with vinegar is all it takes that sounds easy enough - big tub of vinegar and a large new paint brush. I'd be happy to give it a couple of coats as it should dry quickly ona warm day.

Chips anyone?

[Gaile]

I used a dust pan brush, I think you have to water the vinegar down.........once it has tried you then wash it down....I used a hose!!!

[Learner]

That sounds even easier!

Trust me to faff about with paint brushes when there's a quicker way.

[montydog]

Thanks everyone for your advice, in the end I went for the galvanized cage and aviary wire and washed it down with watered down vinegar, the size of my mini aviary is 4ft wide x2ft deep x 5ft high how many budgies could I keep in there, I waa thinking 4

[Learner]

May 7, 2013 22:08:58 GMT montydog said:

Thanks everyone for your advice, in the end I went for the galvanized cage and aviary wire and washed it down with watered down vinegar, the size of my mini aviary is 4ft wide x2ft deep x 5ft high how many budgies could I keep in there, I waa thinking 4

Four sounds good to me especially if the birds get on well together

[Learner]

Stainless Steel Mesh! Click on the link to the left.

What a price!